Where to Eat Japanese Noodle Dishes in Springfield, Missouri

Karai Ramen With Pork

Karai Ramen & Handroll, 640 W. Republic Rd. Ste100, Springfield, MO

The restaurant’s namesake ramen already comes with the most delicious toppings of spring onions, bean sprouts and bamboo shoots, but we suggest adding on a seasoned soft-boiled egg. For protein, pork is the obvious choice since it complements the tonkatsu (pork) broth that’s spiked with a sweet and savory spicy sauce.

Tempura Udon with Soup

Sakura Japanese Sushi Bar and Grill, 3230 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO

Udon noodles come heaped in a bowl of chicken broth, while shrimp and vegetable tempura come on the side.

Japanese Udon Bowl with Miso Soup Base and Chicken Katsu

OMO Japanese Soul Food, 2219 W. Chesterfield St., Springfield, MO

This soupy delight shows off a thicker and more textured noodle than ramen. The miso soup base adds a toasty and earthy taste to the breaded and deep-fried chicken.

Yakisoba with Chicken

Haruno, 3044 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield, MO

We always down these stirfry noodles with bok choy, bean sprouts and cabbage way too fast. We blame the delicious house-made sauce. Editor’s tip: When they ask which protein you want, say the chicken.

Zaru Soba

Koriya, 4121 S. Fremont Ave. #128, Springfield, MO

This chilled entree with a soy-based broth features soba buckwheat noodles topped with green onions.

House Ramen

Golden Girl Rum Club, 137 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO

The braised pork and a fried egg make this ramen a protein-packed dish, while seasonal and pickled veggies bring texture, flavor and color to the table. Make it vegan by opting for miso instead of pork belly broth.

Seasonal Ramen

Skully’s, 1427 E. Cherry St., Springfield, MO

The crew at Skully’s took a break from dishing out ramen this past summer, but they’re bringing it back for these colder months ahead. You can’t go wrong with any version that includes the fried tofu.

Hot Pot

Shabu Hot Pot, 4560 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO

Hot pot is the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure meal. You pick a broth and choose from lots of fun ingredients to fill it with. Some of the options are noodles, like blocks of ramen or thick and squiggly udon.